Macon, GA | Restaurants, Hotels, Festivals & Things to Do

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Welcome to Macon, Georgia

Where Soul Lives

With its rich music history, stunning architecture, Southern charm and a diverse culinary scene, Macon, Georgia is "Where Soul Lives." Find live music seven nights a week or save-the-date for our signature annual events. Plan what to do on your Macon visit today!

Street Shot of Mercer Music at Capricorn Sound Studios & Museum

Capricorn Sound Studios & Museum

Capricorn Sound Studios & Museum

Beat the heat, with a float down the

Ocmulgee River

Experience Macon’s Electrifying Nightlife

Dance the Night Away

Upcoming Events

Pottery Wheel Date Night

Get a taste of making something on the pottery wheel in this fun workshop.

African American Music Experience

Come see the sights that helped create this thing we call 'soul'. From architectural masterpieces…

May 10 — Jun 30

Making the Invisible, Visible: The Disability Justice Movement in Georgia, Tubman Museum

Join us for the Embracing Possibility: Georgia's Disability Justice Journey exhibit opening celebration on May…

May 10 — May 11

Waitress the Musical

STATE & REGIONAL PREMIERE: Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a…

May 10 — May 11

Macon Home Expo

FREE ADMISSION This free event is the perfect opportunity for homeowners to save BIG on…

Southern Classics Tattoo Expo & Arts Festival

Family friendly tattoo event entertainment vendors concessions & art display. Activities for all, fake skin…

Hay House; Haunts & History tours

This specialty tour provides guests with a behind-the-scenes look at areas of Hay House that…

1st Annual Macon Bacon Fest

The Macon Bacon recently announced our first annual Bacon Fest! The first annual Macon Bacon…

Full Moon Float on the Ocmulgee

This unique float is scheduled around the moon cycle so that you get a delightful…

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MemorableExperiences

Things to Do

Discover culinary delights, rich architecture, outdoor marvels, and a lively night scene.

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Where to Stay

Macon has an array of places to choose from - making the destination an easy choice for a stay that focuses just on the FUN! From more than 5,000 hotel rooms, charming…

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The Sounds of Macon

Music

Learn more about Macon's music heritage and its soul-filled future! Visit museums that honor music legends, visit historic sites that inspired the most well-known songs in American music, catch a live jam…

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Watch Our Video Series

Explore Macon's dynamic music scene with in-depth features on our iconic venues and music-related attractions!

Emerge yourself into Macon's culinary world.

Discover attractions and trip ideas to add to your next "PlayList" for your visit to Macon!

Macon is all about memories. Learn about all the moments you can experience on your next visit!

Experience time-honored traditions and dishes at local establishments like H&H or dive into Southern seafood…

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Visiting Macon can be an easy weekend getaway or a special trip that inspires your…

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Tours & Trip Ideas

Let our Macon curated tour experiences help you plan your itinerary and shape your visitor…

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The Macon Blog

Grow And Gather, Exploring The Farms And Markets of Macon, Georgia

Explore a unique Georgia experience with fruit stands, hand picking-patches, homemade foods, and so much more. These places are more than your average farmers market and perfect for people of all ages.

Things To Do for the Full Southern Rock Experience

Coming to Macon for a concert? Why not make an entire weekend out of it? Macon is the one stop shop place to see how artists like the Allman Brothers, Otis Redding, Little Richard, and many more spent their time here!

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